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    Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Wisley Blue Comfrey

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' plant details

    Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' is a neat clump-forming comfrey with light green crinkled leaves. The blue flowers fade gradually to light blue. Will rebloom if cut back. Shade tolerant with a polite spreading habit.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' plant

    How to Grow Symphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Symphytum grandiflorum flower by Karduelis
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